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Rainbow Shops

3.9 ★★★★☆ 252 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Durham, North Carolina

Bridal & formal Extended sizes 4X+

Apparel chain offering fashionable clothing for women, men & kids, as well as shoes & accessories.

Plan your visit

  • Size range sizes 14–20 — the store's own stated range, so you know before you drive over
  • Extended sizes 4X+ / size 26+ confirmed on the store's own site — not just a "plus section"
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (919) 220-2694
  • Website stores.rainbowshops.com

Hours

Monday 10 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–8 PM
Thursday 10 AM–8 PM
Friday 10 AM–9 PM
Saturday 10 AM–9 PM
Sunday 12–6 PM

Hours can shift for holidays, trunk shows, and private appointments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 252 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🚪 great fitting rooms 3 mentions

“The lady that was clearly the manager did not even acknowledge that I was asking for a fitting room.”

💵 good value 2 mentions

“Great clothes at a great price.”

From the reviews

The lady that was clearly the manager did not even acknowledge that I was asking for a fitting room. She side eyed me and continued her conversation. Nice selection but the other workers in the front were nice.

★★★★☆ — Dominique, Jul 2019

Ashlen! That's it. That's the review. If every sales rep in every store was like her, the world would be a better place. Give that woman a raise, employee of the month, whatever. She deserves every accolade! Really, such a fun shopping trip, went in for one thing and left with a full bag (for a reasonable amount).

★★★★★ — M, May 2026

I have been there 3 times and they constantly are getting new arrivals. I really like the selection of clothes. I like some of the shoes too. They also sell little girls clothes too.

★★★★★ — Tonya, Jul 2022

As with a lot of the stores it was a bit crowded. However the staff were friendly, the store had a great selection as for sizes. If I was in the area I would frequent here often.

★★★★☆ — Ms, Apr 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 252 reviews →

Plus size bridal & formal at Rainbow Shops

Rainbow Shops comes up for plus size bridal and formal wear — confirmed on their own site. Two things to know before the trip. First, bridal shopping is usually by appointment — book ahead, and when you call, ask what size range their try-on samples come in. A shop can order almost any gown in your size, but the sample sizes on the floor decide whether you actually get to see yourself in the dress, and the good plus bridal shops stock samples to try, not just to imagine. Second, plan the alterations timeline: gowns and formal dresses typically go through two or three fittings, so the comfortable window is starting your search around 8–10 months before the date and saying yes to a gown by 6.

Check appointment info on their site

Where to find Rainbow Shops

3500 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC27704

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and shopper reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this store? Claim your listing — it's free.